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BRCS01V - IEC

BRCS01V - IEC

Applies to: BRCS01V AC/DC Residual Current Sensor (IEC version, Type A 30mA and DC 6mA (IEC 62752; IEC 62955) / DC 6mA (IEC 62955)) | Last Updated: 2026-09-25

1. Introduction

The BRCS01V is a high-sensitivity AC/DC residual current sensor, which enables the development of an IEC 62955-compliant Residual Direct Current Detecting Device (RDC-DD) when combined with an EV charging controller and switching devices within EV chargers.

  • Cost-effective PCB-mount solution of built-in residual current device for AC EV charger

  • Trip Pin output based on solely DC 6mA and Type-A 30mA +DC 6mA detection

  • Fast response time facilitating a broad selection of switching devices

  • Compact design with 18mm through-hole for charging cable up to 3P+N 32A


2. Technical Data

#
Technical Specification
Value

101

Rated operating voltage in monitoring circuit

230/400VAC

102

Rated current in monitoring circuit

≤ 32A

103

Poles in monitoring circuit

1P+N / 3P+N

104

Frequency in monitoring circuit

50Hz

105

Rated impulse withstand voltage in monitoring circuit

6kV

106

Over-voltage category in monitoring circuit

III

201

Rated operating voltage in control circuit, V_{cc}

5VDC ± 3%

202

Power consumption

< 500mW

203

Pin 1 – Vcc for 5V

+5VDC

204

Pin 2 – AC&DC Trip

Digital output (IC-CPD/RDC-PD)

205

Pin 3 – GND

GND

206

Pin 4 – DC Trip

Digital output (RDC-MD)

207

Pin 5 – Test signal

Digital input

301

Rated DC residual operating current IΔdcI_{\Delta dc}

6mA

302

Rated DC residual non-operating current IΔndcI_{\Delta ndc}

3mA

303

Rated AC residual operating current IΔnI_{\Delta n}

30mA

304

Rated AC residual non-operating current IΔncI_{\Delta nc}

15mA

305

Electrical endurance

20,000

306

Rated operating temperature

-40~85 ℃

307

Pollution degree

2

1) #303 and #304 apply to only the AC&DC Trip Pin that sends fault output of Type-A 30mA detection.


3. Residual Current Detection Characteristics

Operating Current

#
Operating Current
AC&DC trip signal
DC trip signal

401

Smooth DC

4.0~6.0 mA

4.0~6.0 mA

402

DC rectified from 2 phases

4.0~7.0 mA

4.0~7.0 mA

403

DC rectified from 3 phases

4.0~6.2 mA

4.0~6.2 mA

404

Sinewave AC

22.0~28.0 mA

-

405

A0 pulsating DC

10.5~42.0 mA

-

406

A90 pulsating DC

7.5~42.0 mA

-

407

A135 pulsating DC

3.3~42.0 mA

-

Operating Time

#
Response time
AC&DC trip signal
DC trip signal

501

Smooth DC 6mA

≤ 500 ms

≤ 500 ms

502

Smooth DC 60mA

≤ 200 ms

≤ 200 ms

503

Smooth DC 200mA

≤ 70 ms

≤ 70 ms

504

Smooth DC 300mA

≤ 20 ms

-

505

DC rectified from 2 phases 60mA

≤ 200 ms

≤ 200 ms

506

DC rectified from 2 phases 200mA

≤ 70 ms

≤ 70 ms

507

DC rectified from 2 phases 300mA

≤ 20 ms

-

508

DC rectified from 3 phases 60mA

≤ 200 ms

≤ 200 ms

509

DC rectified from 3 phases 200mA

≤ 70 ms

≤ 70 ms

510

DC rectified from 3 phases 300mA

≤ 20 ms

-

511

AC 30mA

≤ 80 ms

> 10000 ms

512

AC 60mA

≤ 60 ms

> 300 ms

513

AC 150mA

≤ 20 ms

> 80 ms

514

AC 5A

≤ 20 ms

> 80 ms


4. Application Notes

Typical application diagram

BRCS01V version EV charging controller

  • Vcc Pin (Power supply pin): The power supply voltage range to the sensor is 4.85 - 5.15 VDC, and the power ripple is not higher than 150mV. Ferrite beads and filter capacitors are suggested to be placed close to the Vcc pin. In addition, a LDO - such as LP2985A-50DBV- is strongly recommended to be used at the charging controller side.

  • Trip Pins (Fault signal output pin): When residual current in the circuit exceeds the threshold, the output level changes from low to high. Suggest adding ferrite beads and filter capacitors close to this pin. A direct connection of Pin 2/4 to switching devices- such as relays or contactors- is NOT allowed. The trip signal of Pin 2/4 is suggested to be monitored by the charging controller MCU.

  • TEST Pin (Self-test input pin): Before starting every charging, this pin is used to perform a simulated test to verify whether the sensor functions correctly.

Self-test Time Chart

A self-test excluding offset calibration is activated if Pin 5 - Test is connected to GND for a period of 40ms to 130ms; A self-test including offset calibration is activated if Pin 5 - Test is connected to GND for a period of 150ms to 1000ms. t1 is the response time for internally generated test current.

Offset Calibration Time Chart

An explicit offset calibration excluding self-test cycle is activated if Pin 5 - Test is connected to GND for a period of 2s to 3s. An offset calibration can be activated at regular intervals (such as start-up) or after the occur of certain critical events (such as short circuit).

Switching recovery level

If the trip-level IΔTI_{\Delta T} is accomplished the output will change their state from low-level to high level. Depending on the existence of the residual current IΔI_{\Delta}, the output will remain in this state until IΔI_{\Delta} falls below the threshold IΔRI_{\Delta R}

  • AC&DC Trip Pin: Typical values of IΔTI_{\Delta T} DC 5mA & AC 24mA; Typical value of IΔRI_{\Delta R} is 75%.

  • DC Trip Pin: Typical values of IΔTI_{\Delta T} DC 5mA; Typical value of IΔRI_{\Delta R} is 75%.


5. Mechanical Outline

BRCS01V-05-*:

Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 5

5V DC

AC & DC Trip

GND

DC Trip

Test


6. Ordering Information

#
Order Number
Description

1

BRCS01V-05-S1

BRCS01V Residual Current Sensor, 5V DC Type A 30 mA+DC6mA / DC6mA, 32A, 1P+N / 3P+N


7. Additional Notes

  • Do NOT allow strong static electricity near the sensor, because static electricity can cause damage to the ICs inside the sensor. Take static electricity precautions when handling.

  • Do NOT exceed 260°C for 10 seconds when soldering the sensors. This is the maximum heat resistance grade of these sensors.

  • Do NOT drop the sensor or apply any other mechanical stress to the sensor, as such stresses may change performance characteristics.

  • Please place the sensor with an appropriate distance from components that can generate high magnetic fields, such as relays or contactors, to ensure accurate residual current detection.

  • Please refer to the product standards of RCD/RDC-DD (Residual Current Device / Residual Direct Current Detection Device), when designing built-in RCD/RDC-DD for mode-2/3 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment with the sensor.

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